Lawn tractor purchase

[charles1114]

i am moving to maine and will be required to cut about 4 acres of cleared land. I need to purchase a lawn tractor that will do the job without killing me or the lawn equipment,,would appreciate any info

 

[Lawnboy18]

First question is : what is your budget?
Second question: what type of yard are you mowing (slope, flat, lots of trees, etc.)?

Answer both and we can further assist you in your decision.

 

[motoman]

I found out the term "lawn tractor" is significant compared to riding lawnmower. Ten years ago I should have bought a true lawn tractor which is supposed to have a more rugged chassis, better transmission with bigger shafts bigger wheels, and is able to pull small plows without damage. Cost difference (Craftsman-Husky) is about $1000-$1500. Next step to compact tractor is large $$.

 

[gfp55]

i am moving to maine and will be required to cut about 4 acres of cleared land. I need to purchase a lawn tractor that will do the job without killing me or the lawn equipment,,would appreciate any info

Are you going to be just cutting grass or are you going to need something for snow removal also? Will you be hauling anything with it?

 

[7394]

Try comparing Lawn Tractors to Garden Tractors..

 

[charles1114]

First question is : what is your budget?
Second question: what type of yard are you mowing (slope, flat, lots of trees, etc.)?

Answer both and we can further assist you in your decision.

It is flat land with minimal rolling surface. the area is open the trees are on the outer edges of the clearing. as of now i will probably spend at least three seasons there with some time in late fall early winter for hunting so i will need to capabilities of attaching a plow or blower to this...I don't really want to go crazy with the cost but i am expecting 5 to ten grand if i can find something used....appreciate your help....

 

[gfp55]

It is flat land with minimal rolling surface. the area is open the trees are on the outer edges of the clearing. as of now i will probably spend at least three seasons there with some time in late fall early winter for hunting so i will need to capabilities of attaching a plow or blower to this...I don't really want to go crazy with the cost but i am expecting 5 to ten grand if i can find something used....appreciate your help....

There folks on this forum that may not agree with me on this. Have you ever thought of a Gravely 8000 series tractor? You can a Gravely with a 48" snow dozer blade, 38", 44", 48" snowblower, 40" 50", 60", 72" mower deck (60",72" recommended twin cylinder engine) All powered attachments are shaft driven, decks, snow blowers, tillers, etc. They come with 12, 14, 16, HP single cylinder or 16, 17, 18, 20, 24 HP twin cylinder engines. 5.3 gallon fuel tanks, hydro or manual lift for the attachments. They come with a good strong trailer hitch. I bought a 8163-B with a 50" hydro lift deck 16 HP Briggs single cylinder engine for $700 about 2-3 months ago.View attachment 23586

View attachment 23587View attachment 23588View attachment 23589View attachment 23590View attachment 23591View attachment 23592View attachment 23593I have a 8179-G also. I use mine to cut 4+ acres of grass, haul a hay wagon, haul wood out of the woods, plow snow, blow snow, till the garden. I have sickle bar mower and many more attachments. If you have 5 to 10 grand to spend on a garden tractor, you could spend $3,000 - $4,000 and get a very nice Gravely. Just a thought.

 

[charles1114]

There folks on this forum that may not agree with me on this. Have you ever thought of a Gravely 8000 series tractor? You can a Gravely with a 48" snow dozer blade, 38", 44", 48" snowblower, 40" 50", 60", 72" mower deck (60",72" recommended twin cylinder engine) All powered attachments are shaft driven, decks, snow blowers, tillers, etc. They come with 12, 14, 16, HP single cylinder or 16, 17, 18, 20, 24 HP twin cylinder engines. 5.3 gallon fuel tanks, hydro or manual lift for the attachments. They come with a good strong trailer hitch. I bought a 8163-B with a 50" hydro lift deck 16 HP Briggs single cylinder engine for $700 about 2-3 months ago.View attachment 23586

View attachment 23587View attachment 23588View attachment 23589View attachment 23590View attachment 23591View attachment 23592View attachment 23593I have a 8179-G also. I use mine to cut 4+ acres of grass, haul a hay wagon, haul wood out of the woods, plow snow, blow snow, till the garden. I have sickle bar mower and many more attachments. If you have 5 to 10 grand to spend on a garden tractor, you could spend $3,000 - $4,000 and get a very nice Gravely. Just a thought.

thanks for the info at least it will give me something to start looking at.. with a possible reduction in what i thought i would pay....have good day

 

[gfp55]

thanks for the info at least it will give me something to start looking at.. with a possible reduction in what i thought i would pay....have good day

There is a forum that has a group of gravely nuts and there guys from Maine that have Gravely's that will give tons of info if you are interested mytractorforum .com and look up Gravely rider. Best Regards